A+
Excellent
94/100

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 Hergot Street-LA Tech Campus, Ruston, LA 71272
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
4.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 99th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.25 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 66th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Louisiana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
436
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%99/1004.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%66/100Students gain 1.25 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 83rd percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address Hergot Street-LA Tech Campus
City Ruston
ZIP Code 71272
District 2200990
NCES School ID 220099000750
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71272

Understanding the community around A. E. Phillips Laboratory School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income N/A
Per Capita Income $4,616
Poverty Rate -1,000.0%
Households Earning $100K+ -1,000.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%
High School or Higher 100.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value N/A
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied -1,000.0%
Renter-Occupied N/A
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for A. E. Phillips Laboratory School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.5%
Black 21.6%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 436
Teachers (FTE) 26.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has 436 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does A. E. Phillips Laboratory School serve?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does A. E. Phillips Laboratory School receive per student?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School receives $16,869 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026